Spring Weather Quiz

What can late-season snowstorms in spring affect?

• Summer crop growth

• Winter sports

• Fall leaf colors

• Beach activities

Why is understanding spring weather important?

• To plan summer vacations

• For fashion choices

• For preparedness and safety

• To avoid going outside

What is a tornado?

• A rotating column of air that touches both the cloud base and the ground

• A weather event involving chunks of ice

• A sudden and intense flood

• A widespread, long-lived windstorm

What is a derecho?

• A rotating column of air

• A weather event involving chunks of ice

• A sudden and intense flood

• A widespread, long-lived windstorm

What tool is primarily used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What does a weather "warning" indicate?

• Conditions are favorable for severe weather

• Severe weather is occurring or imminent

• Clear weather is expected

• There is a change in weather patterns

Which term describes a sudden and intense flood caused by heavy rain?

• Thunderstorm

• Hailstorm

• Flash Flood

• Tornado

Which type of storm involves lightning and thunder?

• Derecho

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

• Hailstorm

What does a hailstorm primarily consist of?

• Rain

• Ice chunks

• Wind

• Lightning

What is the role of radar technology in weather prediction?

• It predicts earthquakes

• It detects precipitation and storm systems

• It measures temperature

• It forecasts economic trends